Solutions To 6 Relationship Problems

What to do: Spend quality time with her but most importantly, make it count. Don't simply sit on the couch and watch television together because you're too tired to do anything else. Plan a formal date: take her to a restaurant and then head to a lounge for cocktails. On those nights when you don't have plans and she suggests getting together, tell her that you need some alone time to chill out.

You can also encourage her to spend time with her friends or take up a new hobby. This will give you space and something to look forward to when you do see her. And if her new hobby happens to be watching football, then all the better, right?

3- You fight constantly

When the tiniest disagreement becomes an all-out war, it can put a serious damper on your relationship. Sleeping on the couch is not fun.

What to do: Cut the argument short: is the topic really worth arguing about? If it is, then try to understand the problem from her point of view. Listen actively and attentively. She may be hinting at what frustrates her; don't ignore this information. Similarly, this is a great opportunity to let her in on some of your anger triggers. She'll listen to what you have to say and take it to heart.

4- You disagree about financial matters

If you live together, who pays for what? Do you always foot the bill when you're out? You might think she's taking advantage of you. Find out.

In the long term, questions like these can pose major obstacles in your lives. And more disconcertingly, can cause lingering resentment if you don't get them ironed out early on.

What to do: If you live together, create a joint account for shared expenses. Otherwise, go Dutch or take turns footing the bill on nights out. Either way, use these tools to restore some financial equilibrium. It's not just about good fiscal planning; it may very well save your relationship.